Weed Control in Field Grown Tomatoes
As a tomato farmer, you know that weed control is a crucial aspect of successful tomato production. Among the various [...]
Is there a difference between commercial processing carrots and fresh bunching carrots.
Commercial processing carrots are grown specifically for processing into products such as juice, baby food, and frozen or canned carrots. [...]
Chickpeas, a growing food source in the world and Africa
The world's consumption of chickpeas has increased significantly in recent years. Garbanzo beans sometimes referred to as chickpeas, are a [...]
What can you do to reduce the burning effect of Capsaicin?
If you find that the burning effect of capsaicin is too intense, there are several things you can do to [...]
What causes the burn sensation on your tongue from hot peppers.
The burn sensation you feel on your tongue from hot peppers is caused by a group of compounds called capsaicinoids. [...]
Are chilies the same as peppers
The terms "chilies" and "peppers" are often used interchangeably, but they can refer to different things depending on the context. [...]
What is the hottest jalapeno you can grow?
The hottest jalapeno pepper that can be grown is the "Bhut Jolokia" (Capsicum frutescens) or "Ghost Chili Pepper," (Capsicum chinense) [...]
Hardening of tomato seedlings
Hardening of seedlings may sound cruel but it results in stronger healthier plants with higher yields. Hardened off plants are [...]
Organic phosphorus and plant nutrition
The fraction of organic phosphorus that is available for plants is very small and not enough for the plant to [...]
Blosyrus inaequalis beetle in sweet potato
Blosyrus inaequalis is mostly found in Siri-Lanka and India, but lately also in the northern parts of South Africa. So [...]